Wednesday, October 22, 2008

What I Want: The January 09 DC Solicitations

You will perhaps notice the absence of Trinity from the list. I've quit again. (I guess I've lost the right to be annoyed with my friends who quit smoking annually...)

FINAL CRISIS #7
The dramatic finale to the epic, seven-part saga of the DC multiverse concludes with an apocalyptic battle for the soul of humanity that must be seen to be believed! Can the heroes of 52 Earths save the multiverse? And is the only way to save it, to change it forever?


I like the multiverse, please don't let "change" mean "eliminate."


SECRET SIX #5
A “Faces of Evil” issue! The tattered remnants of the Six continue their run through the gauntlet of DCU heroes and villains on their race to get their precious (and deadly) cargo to Gotham City. The secret of the mysterious Junior is revealed, and a betrayal from within may spell death for the rest of the team! Also, has a former member returned?


Black Lantern Knockout, I'm guessing? :)


BATMAN #685
A “Faces of Evil” issue starring Catwoman! Continuing from this month’s DETECTIVE COMICS #852, Selina Kyle’s path of vengeance against Hush knows no bounds! After confronting the man responsible for nearly destroying her life, Selina’s wrath propels her into a downward spiral. With Tommy Elliot almost certain to suffer dire consequences, could Catwoman’s humanity be next to perish?


Not sure on this one because I'm really only planning to read Batman through the Hush/RIP thing and I'm not sure this counts.


ROBIN #182
The stunning conclusion to “Search for a Hero” and a “Faces of Evil” issue! In order to stop Anarky, do you impose order with an iron fist or embrace chaos? Or can Robin find a different way? After “Batman R.I.P.,” Gotham City demands a better class of hero, and the new Robin is going to give them exactly what they deserve...


Up to the kids whether we continue with this one.


DETECTIVE COMICS #852
A “Faces of Evil” issue starring Hush! Following the events of "Heart of Hush," this two-part story starts here and ends in the pages of this month’s BATMAN #685. Catwoman has a score to settle with Hush after their most recent encounter, but Hush isn't likely to take any attacks quietly. Will anyone be able to temper Selina's rage, or will she become a face of evil again?


Well, if I'm getting Batman, I'm getting this one too.


BIRDS OF PREY #126
A “Faces of Evil” issue! After The Joker shook up the Silicon Syndicate, the Calculator makes his move! But who in the syndicate may be leaking info to Oracle and her Birds of Prey – and who is the new muscle behind Calculator?


Calculator is generally a fun villain. Not sure about the "Faces of Evil" thing but I guess there's no escaping it.


GREEN LANTERN CORPS #32
A “Faces of Evil” issue! The stunning “Sins of the Star Sapphire” storyline concludes with Kyle Rayner battling Kryb for the soul of Lantern Amnee Pree's baby. Plus, Mongul begins his conquest of a world and a takeover of the Sinestro Corps. What world is at stake and which Lanterns will attempt to stand in his murderous way?


So far I've steadily enjoyed this title.


JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #23
“Black Adam and Isis” part 1 and a “Faces of Evil” issue! The new Justice Society regroups just in time to face one of their greatest and most personal enemies – Black Adam! The sorcerer Felix Faust has imprisoned the soul of Isis, Black Adam's deceased wife. But the Black Marvel just figured that out, and nothing will save Faust from his wrath — nothing except maybe the Justice Society of America. And everybody will be in for a surprise when they discover how Isis has changed since her death at the hands of the Four Horsemen. Will she be a friend to the world – or will she be its destruction?


I think I've mentioned this one elsewhere.


TITANS #9
A “Faces of Evil” issue! With Jericho around, no one is safe. He can hide in plain sight, and he’s far more powerful than he’s ever been before. Even those best equipped to understand and deal with him – his old teammates the Titans – are at a loss this time. What is his ultimate goal, and whom will he possess next to attain it?


Might be a possibility of me dropping this at some point, but not quite yet.


WONDER WOMAN #28
“Rise of the Olympian” part 3 and a “Faces of Evil” issue! The Olympians are on Earth, and they're making their presence felt across the world! The JLA joins forces with Wonder Woman to stop Genocide, but even their combined might isn't enough! And the mysterious power behind The Society is at last revealed!


Likewise. Wonder Woman is one of those things I want to like, but I don't have enough fondness for the character to maintain interest if the stories lag. Recently they've been pretty good, though, so I think it's safe for now.


SCOOBY-DOO #140
When the Mystery, Inc. gang investigates a series of snowbound robberies in this issue reprinting SCOOBY-DOO #103, they find a real live Snowman — and he’s anything but holly and jolly! Plus, a Ghastly Ghoul haunts an apartment building, and a ghost-infested pirate ship!


The nine-year-old's love of Scooby is eternal.


And that is all!

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